Kaitlyn Farrington

United States

Proof-positive that Idaho produces more than just potatoes, 23-year old Sun Valley-native Kaitlyn Farrington has blossomed into a competitive halfpipe rider with world-class skills. In what can be a make or break Olympic year for many, Kaitlyn readied for battle and took home the spoils of war. The energetic snowboarder snagged podiums at the US Grand Prix’s in Mammoth, Winter X Games in Aspen, and the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. With the Olympics in her rear view mirror, Kaitlyn will be moving on to her next big adventure within snowboarding. Let’s see what she gets herself into next.